Lecture

Urban Planning in Nouakchott

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This lecture introduces urban planning in African cities, focusing on the case study of Nouakchott. The instructor discusses the development and expansion of Nouakchott, highlighting key areas such as Tevragh Zeina, Sebkha, Ksar, El Mina, and more. Various urban planning projects, including the Mouragues Project, are analyzed, along with demographic and infrastructure aspects. The presentation covers the city's evolution, transportation systems, water network, residential zones, economic activities, and future urban development plans.

In MOOC

African cities I, An introduction to urban planning

The course focuses solely on African cities, and while these can serve as examples for cities in the South, or indeed all cities, we do our utmost to put the issues back into an African context.

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Ontological neighbourhood

Anthropology

Urbanism: Topics in urbanism

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